OT
is focused on
meaningful and purposeful activities
In the
Daily life.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Occupational Therapy is a specialized healthcare profession centered in the principles of enhancing independence, maximizing function, empowering the individual, being client centered, engaging in participation, and providing holistic care to our patients. Occupational Therapists work in all setting, with all ages, and with all conditions.
An “occupation” to us is not just work or a job. Occupation to Occupational Therapists is any meaningful or purposeful activity that individuals engage in within their daily lives. Examples of an occupation would be eating, sleeping, work, school, grooming, play, leisure, education, social interactions…etc. The list can go on and on, but what is most important to us is that you can participate in these activities safely, independently, functionally, and meaningfully.
Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to participate in daily living.
– AOTA
Occupational therapy guides any individual in participating in daily activities as independently as possible.
– POTA
With OT, the areas we reach are limitless and the impact we have extend to a variety of settings and populations. We are in hospital, schools, rehabilitation centers, the military, homes, and community settings. From pediatrics to geriatrics, OTs address the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and mental challenges a client may face. Our interventions help to foster holistic wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, and promoting meaning to daily activities.
Settings
and
POpulations
Explore a variety of places and people OTs work with!